Snapshots From My 30th Birthday

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Oct 9

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Heyyyyyy! And, Happy Monday. :) How are you all doing?I feel like it's been more than just a couple days since I last posted. Probably because this weekend was PACKED with my 30th birthday festivities.(Feel free to read my post last Friday about what turning 30 means to me here.)Instead of blabbering on this morning, I wanted to just let you see how I spent the first days of my thirties, so here are some snapshots from Saturday and Sunday.SATURDAY, I took a fun Zumba class with my dance friends and it was the best way to kick off the bday weekend. I hadn't been in awhile so it was a much needed workout.I love love love to dance.Later that day, we went to Montrose's Oktoberfest for a fun time with some of our close friends. 20171007_154718_resized 20171007_161716_resized 20171007_164710_resized 20171007_165237_resized 20171007_171626_resized 20171007_164639 20171007_172401_resized 20171007_173322_resized 20171007_175943(0)_resized 20171007_180203_resized 20171007_182655_resized IMG_20171007_200139_263 20171007_183100_resized IMG_20171007_200146_460 20171007_190504_resized 20171007_202418_resized We enjoyed some beer, Bavarian pretzels and sausage, and just walking around the festival to check out the music, rides, and bands. We ended up back at our place later for cake, drinks, and just an all-around great time.By the end of the night, I felt like I rang in 30 just right—and it wasn't even my actual birthday. Haha! Sunday was. :)SUNDAY was more of a chill start to my thirties which was much-needed after the following night. ;)Sam and I grabbed coffee at Starbucks (you get a free bday drink if you're a Rewards member) and then hung out at home for most of the morning.I was so touched to receive and open so many sweet cards and gifts this weekend. Like, wow.Balloons, flowers, piñatas, cards, cake, cookies, wine, and just too many sweet gifts from the loveliest people.[gallery ids="9614,9663,9664,9665" type="square" orderby="rand"]I have the best people in my life and even from so far away, people sent lovely things and called to wish me the best. It was greatly appreciated!You guys sure know how to make a girl feel special—and 30. Lol!Anyway, Sam wanted to take me out to Malibu for a beachfront lunch so we went to Moonshadows around 1.It was beautiful, to say the least. The day was so sunny and simply sweet.Check out the view from our table. The waves were huge! 20171008_130518_resized 20171008_131406_resized Another nice view ;) 20171008_132247_resized 20171008_133141_resized Their pumpkin tortellini was amazinggggg! That sage brown butter sauce though.... mmmmmm... 20171008_134548 20171008_140555_resized 20171008_141700_resized 20171008_142002(0)_resized Sam forgot his sunglasses... 20171008_142228_resized Did I mention I'm a beach bum? 20171008_142515_resized I'm 30, ahhhh!Bring on this new decade.And, thanks to everyone who makes my life so full.Love,Ari